About the role

AECOM seeks a Package Manager for Airside Development Works to lead the planning, design coordination, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and handover of airside infrastructure at a live operational airport. Based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, this on-site role reports to the Project Director and serves as the single point of accountability for delivering runway extensions, taxiways, aprons, AGL, drainage, CNS/ATM, and associated utility works within approved schedule, budget, quality, safety, and operational requirements.

What you’ll do

Lead and manage delivery of the assigned Airside Package from construction through testing, commissioning, and operational handover
Provide overall leadership for site construction activities and ensure achievement of package milestones and project objectives
Monitor contractor performance against schedule, quality, safety, cost, and contractual requirements
Plan and coordinate phased construction activities to minimize disruption to airport operations
Implement mitigation and recovery measures to address delays, constraints, and operational challenges
Manage interfaces between runways, taxiways, aprons, AGL systems, drainage, utility corridors, CNS/ATM facilities, meteorological facilities, operational buildings, and associated airport infrastructu
Coordinate closely with Airport Operations, ATC, AIS, CNS, Safety, Security, Airlines, and Regulatory Authorities
Ensure safe execution of works within operational areas through effective planning of closures, work permits, NOTAM-related requirements, and operational restrictions

What you’ll bring

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
Overall 15–20 years of professional experience delivering major airport or transportation infrastructure projects
Minimum 10 years in senior site-based leadership roles involving construction management, supervision, or delivery of airside infrastructure works
Proven experience executing airport projects involving runways, taxiways, aprons, AGL systems, drainage, airfield pavements, and associated operational facilities
Experience in PMC, EPC, Design-Build, or client-side project management environments
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary contractors and stakeholders within operational airport environments
Strong understanding of ICAO SARPs, DGCA requirements, AAI standards, BCAS requirements, and airport operational procedures
Proficiency in Primavera, MS Project, BIM, digital project controls, dashboards, and project analytics platforms

Nice to have

Master’s degree in project management, Construction Management, or Infrastructure Management
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management Certification
Experience in brownfield airport expansion, runway rehabilitation, airfield upgrades, and phased construction within operational airports
Experience in at least one Greenfield or Brownfield airport project of minimum 10 MPPA capacity involving terminal, airside, or major airport infrastructure works

Skills

Airside infrastructure deliveryRunway and apron constructionAGL and drainage systemsCNS/ATM coordinationICAO and DGCA compliancePrimavera and MS ProjectBIM and digital project controlsStakeholder and interface management

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
Paid time off and leaves of absence
Voluntary benefits and perks
Flexible work options and well-being resources
Employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering/ Construction Management or related disciplines. Master’s degree in project management/Construction Management or Infrastructure Management preferred.